Early Stage 1 / Kindergarten excursions

HSIE

People have lived in the past – Doris’ dilemma

Doris’ Dilemma is an engaging excursion for Early Stage 1 students that follows a young Dharug girl living in late-1800s Sackville North, where students explore images and historical objects to discover how daily life has changed over time.

HSIE History - new syllabus program

Science and Technology

Observations and questions spark curiosity - Feathers, fur and scales

This engaging Early Stage 1 excursion takes students on a bush adventure where they explore Aboriginal culture and science through hands-on investigations, helping Maddy remember his totem, animal and lore.

Science and Technology - new syllabus program

Living world - A day in the life of a Dharug kid

This engaging Early Stage 1 excursion uses scientific inquiry to help students explore the importance of nature in the lives of the Dharug people while supporting both content strands of the Living World unit and deepening understanding of local Dharug culture and Country.

Science and Technology - this program will be phased out by the end of 2026

Aboriginal Culture

Aboriginal Culture - Eddy the Dharug boy

This engaging Early Stage 1 geographical inquiry excursion uses the story of Eddy the Dharug Boy to help students explore the spaces and places around Brewongle, understand their significance, and learn how to care for them using maps, fieldwork, and follow-up learning.

Aboriginal Culture